Eric P. Newman Collection, Part IX

1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-109, R.3, AU55 NGC. An extra tine on star 7 is the primary diagnostic on the O-109 obverse, with the second being the doubled branch tip on the reverse. An intense speckling of cloudy-gray toning floats over the smooth, unabraded surfaces of this Choice About Uncirculated example. Bits of silver luster peek through the toning. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15439, realized $372. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1832 50C Small Letters, O-102a, R.3, MS62 NGC. Missing tail feathers, threadlike stems to the leaves and berries, and misshapen arrowheads all are diagnostics for the scarce late die stage of O-102a. This sharp, Uncirculated example displays deep-blue and brick-red toning with silvery iridescence at the borders. The Small Letters legend is snug to the dentils, often a confusing factor when attributing the O-102a variety. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15438, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1832 50C Small Letters, O-102a, R.3, MS62 NGC. Missing tail feathers, threadlike stems to the leaves and berries, and misshapen arrowheads all are diagnostics for the scarce late die stage of O-102a. This sharp, Uncirculated example displays deep-blue and brick-red toning with silvery iridescence at the borders. The Small Letters legend is snug to the dentils, often a confusing factor when attributing the O-102a variety. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15438, realized $1560. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1831 50C O-101, R.2, VF35 NGC. Overton-101 shows an extension of the middle stripe in gule 2 down toward the fletchings. The E and P in the motto are filled at the top. This Choice VF Capped Bust half dollar has undoubtedly seen considerable circulation, but much detail remains on Liberty's curls, and the eagle's feathers and talons. The obverse features strong border elements, while the reverse legends are slightly drawn to moderately soft rims. An even layer of olive-gray patina covers each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15437, realized $216. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1831 50C O-101, R.2, VF35 NGC. Overton-101 shows an extension of the middle stripe in gule 2 down toward the fletchings. The E and P in the motto are filled at the top. This Choice VF Capped Bust half dollar has undoubtedly seen considerable circulation, but much detail remains on Liberty's curls, and the eagle's feathers and talons. The obverse features strong border elements, while the reverse legends are slightly drawn to moderately soft rims. An even layer of olive-gray patina covers each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15437, realized $216. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1830 50C Large 0, O-122, R.1, AU58 NGC. CAC. The Large 0 in the date is well-aligned on Overton-122, and several horizontal shield lines extend well into the feathers past the right shield edge. Deep umber-gray and plum toning gathers at the borders and extends inward with less intensity. A sharply struck near-Mint example of this readily available die pair. CAC endorsed. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $4.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15436, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1830 50C Large 0, O-122, R.1, AU58 NGC. CAC. The Large 0 in the date is well-aligned on Overton-122, and several horizontal shield lines extend well into the feathers past the right shield edge. Deep umber-gray and plum toning gathers at the borders and extends inward with less intensity. A sharply struck near-Mint example of this readily available die pair. CAC endorsed. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $4.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15436, realized $1020. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1826 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 NGC. CAC. The reverse legend was entered into the working die by hand on lettered edge Bust halves, always useful for collectors to help distinguish die marriages. On O-109, A and T in STATES are in line and touch at the base, as does A and M in AMERICA. Other coins show AM touching, but O-109 is the only 1826 variety where both AT and AM are joined. This CAC-endorsed near-Mint example is lustrous and sharp with vibrant orange and sea-green toning. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15435, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1826 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 NGC. CAC. The reverse legend was entered into the working die by hand on lettered edge Bust halves, always useful for collectors to help distinguish die marriages. On O-109, A and T in STATES are in line and touch at the base, as does A and M in AMERICA. Other coins show AM touching, but O-109 is the only 1826 variety where both AT and AM are joined. This CAC-endorsed near-Mint example is lustrous and sharp with vibrant orange and sea-green toning. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15435, realized $1680. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

1822 50C O-104, R.3, AU55 NGC. N is higher than either U or I in UNITED to identify the moderately scarce O-104 variety. This example displays shades of bluish-gray and pale russet toning from long storage in its kraft envelope. Reddish luster glows in protected areas of the nearly mark-free surfaces. A sharp strike remains, with slight wear at the top folds of the cap as well as on the eagle's brow and claws. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15434, realized $852. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.